thriller
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The first edition of the "The Fast and the Furious", a street-racing thriller, helped launch a franchise that has grossed more than seven billion dollars worldwide, according to industry figures.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Meanwhile, in Winding Refn’s futuristic thriller, Calva embodies a famous actor within the film’s universe who crosses paths with the protagonist, played by Sophie Thatcher.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
He penned the entirety of both seasons of the spy thriller “Lioness,” plus the first season of “Mayor of Kingstown.”
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
A chaotic 13-minute spell from Manchester City in the second half of a six-goal thriller at Everton could prove to be the visitors' undoing in the Premier League title race.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
"You'll probably grow up to write those thriller movies where everyone's always screaming."
From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson
Vocabulary lists containing thriller
Literary Genres - Introductory
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